Golf ball rollback may be pushed back two years
Originally, the rule that changes the test for golf balls to set back elite distances by 15 or more yards was scheduled to go into effect in 2028.
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R&A report shows golf participation remains on upward curve
The top five on-course adult golfer markets overall reported are Japan (11.4 million), Republic of Korea (8.7 million), Canada (6.3 million), England (4.2 million) and Germany (2.4 million).
Revisions announced for World Handicap System
Updates for 2024 include a better system for using less than 18-hole scores, adjustments for playing conditions and guidance on conducting a handicap review.
Voice of The Open Ivor Robson passes away at 83
For 41 years from 1975 until his final Open at St. Andrews in 2015, Robson welcomed almost 20,000 professionals at the beginning of their round.
Hollywood actress Kathryn Newton gets starring role with R&A to help grow the game
Golf is a chance to be outside, spend time with friends and be active. There are so many great things about the sport and I can’t wait to share them with my audiences.”
R&A Report: Golf participation continues to surge worldwide
The R&A has announced new global participation figures that show an additional ten million adult golfers are playing the sport worldwide since 2016.
Terrill Samuel (Weston) bounces back to claim R&A Women’s Senior Amateur
The R&A Men’s and Women’s Senior Championships were held concurrently at Royal Dornoch in Scotland.
USGA, R&A update specific areas of interest in distance debate
The USGA and The R&A will investigate the potential impacts on hitting distance from increasing the ball test speeds for golf balls to reflect the clubhead speeds achieved by today’s longest hitters.
The R&A announces record numbers now playing golf worldwide
The number of total golfers globally has increased from 61 million to 66.6 million in a five-year growth period, surpassing the previous high mark of 61.6 million set in 2012.
